5 bed detached house for sale

Waterside, Christchurch, Dorset BH23

The Slipway is a newly built waterfront house on Christchurch Harbour, extending to over 6,500 sq ft (including the enclosed terrace), with direct water access via a slipway, jetty and pontoon. The house provides five en suite bedrooms, extensive open-plan living space, garaging, gym and wellness facilities, together with private parking and EV charging. It occupies a prime position on Waterside in Mudeford with uninterrupted views of Mudeford Harbour, the Needles at the Isle of Wight and the rolling hills of Studland.

Water frontage is central to the property's appeal. The private pontoon incorporates a rise-and-fall system designed to accommodate tidal movement and is capable of mooring a vessel of up to about 40 ft. The slipway and jetty provide direct access to Christchurch Harbour where The Slipway owns a significant portion of the foreshore, ideal for mooring multiple boats up to 50ft, making the property particularly attractive to buyers seeking boating, sailing and watersports.

The property has been designed with a strong focus on energy efficiency and modern technology. It achieves an EPC A rating, supported by solar panels, battery storage availability and air source heat pumps. A Control4 smart home system manages lighting, heating, ducted air conditioning, security, blinds, audio and visual systems, creating a highly functional and efficient environment.

The house has been designed to maximise its setting, with contemporary architecture, clean lines and extensive SkyFrame glazing creating a strong connection between the interior and the water. The principal living space is arranged as an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, opening directly onto terraces overlooking the harbour. A four-track sliding glass system allows the house to open widely to the outside, making it well suited to both everyday living and entertaining.

The kitchen is centred around a SieMatic slx design with integrated Miele appliances and a separate bar area, forming a practical and social focal point. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a further sitting room, home office, utility room, gym and sauna, offering flexibility for family life, home working and guests.

The first floor is arranged around a galleried landing. The principal bedroom suite includes a dressing room, en suite bathroom and access to a private balcony with elevated harbour views. Two further guest bedrooms also have en suite shower rooms and balcony access, while two additional bedrooms each have en suite facilities. A separate laundry room is positioned on this level.

Externally, the house is arranged for year-round coastal use, with terraces, a sheltered outdoor entertaining area with fire pit and direct access to the water. Practical features include a double garage, wetsuit and equipment store, plant room and well planned parking.

The Slipway offers a rare combination of modern waterfront design, direct harbour access and strong environmental performance in one of the South Coast's most established waterside locations.

The Slipway is located on Waterside in Mudeford, directly overlooking Christchurch Harbour. This is one of the most desirable waterfront positions on the South Coast, providing immediate access to sheltered harbour waters, Mudeford Quay and the open sea beyond.

The area is well known for its strong sailing and watersports community, with opportunities for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking and swimming directly from the property.

Mudeford Quay remains an active hub, with fishing boats, cafés and access via ferry to Mudeford Sandbank and the beaches beyond. The South West Coast Path and surrounding shoreline offer excellent walking.

Views from the property extend across Christchurch Harbour towards Hengistbury Head, The Needles and the Purbeck Hills. The nearby Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve provides open protected landscape and wetland habitat, contributing to the sense of space and natural surroundings.

Christchurch, about two miles away, offers a range of independent shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, together with a historic quay and priory. Bournemouth and Poole provide more extensive retail, cultural and leisure facilities, including marinas, beaches and further coastal access.

Transport connections are strong. Christchurch station is approximately 2.7 miles away, with mainline services to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 49 minutes. Bournemouth Airport is around 5.6 miles away and Southampton Airport about 28.5 miles, offering domestic and international flights.

The location combines immediate waterfront access with practical connectivity, making it well suited to both full time living and use as a coastal second home.